{"id":17608,"date":"2021-07-21T12:22:46","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T17:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tlwproductions.com\/conrad-2022\/?p=17608"},"modified":"2022-05-03T10:19:51","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T15:19:51","slug":"conrad-hosts-multi-cat-steel-cutting-ceremony-for-great-lakes-dredge-and-dock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tlwproductions.com\/conrad-2022\/conrad-hosts-multi-cat-steel-cutting-ceremony-for-great-lakes-dredge-and-dock\/","title":{"rendered":"Conrad Hosts Multi-Cat Steel Cutting Ceremony for Great Lakes Dredge and Dock"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Morgan City, LA: Conrad Shipyard hosted a Steel Cutting Ceremony for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company (GLDD) at its shipyard in Morgan City, Louisiana. The ceremony signifies the start of construction of two Damen-designed Multi-Cat vessels, the first Multi-Cats to be built in the U.S. Deliveries are scheduled for Q3 and Q4 of 2022.<\/p>\n

The two identical vessels measure 98.92\u2019 in length and are powered by three Caterpillar C32 TTA engines capable of meeting speeds of 10.2 knots. Equipped with large winches and deck cranes, the vessels will have maximum bollard pull of 31.75 short tons.<\/p>\n

David Johanson, GLDD\u2019s Senior Vice President of Project and Area Operations for the Gulf of Mexico, said the new vessels eliminate the need for assorted floating support equipment such as derrick barges, towboats and anchor barges. \u201cThe Multi-cats also significantly increase operational safety \u2013 enabling hose and pipe maintenance works to take place securely on deck reducing the risk of man-overboards compared to standard industry methods utilizing floating pontoons. This will improve our operational efficiency,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Brett Wolbrink, Conrad Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, discussed the relationship between Conrad and GLDD:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are pleased to be constructing multiple vessels for GLDD and we value the continued confidence that GLDD has shown in Conrad and in our talented workforce\u2014not only in new construction but also in repair. It is our pleasure to work with your team, and it is our honor to build these unique and versatile vessels for you,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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ABOUT CONRAD SHIPYARD<\/p>\n

Conrad Shipyard was established in 1948 and is headquartered in Morgan City, Louisiana. The company designs, constructs and overhauls tugboats, ferries, liftboats, barges, offshore supply vessels and other steel and aluminum products for both commercial and government markets. Conrad provides both repair and new construction services atits five Gulf Coast shipyards located in southern Louisiana and Texas.<\/p>\n

ABOUT GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK<\/p>\n

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, the Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of over 200 specialized vessels.<\/p>\n

For Additional Information Contact: Robert Sampey, Vice President, at 985.384.3060<\/p>\n

RASampey@conradindustries.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>